---
title: GradientStops.Application Property (Office)
ms.prod: office
api_name:
- Office.GradientStops.Application
ms.assetid: f4c9ca0c-9796-8290-438f-8ce0a174cb18
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# GradientStops.Application Property (Office)

When used without an object qualifier, this property returns an  **Application** object that represents the Microsoft Office application. When used with an object qualifier, this property returns an **Application** object that represents the creator of the specified object. Read-only.


## Syntax

 _expression_. **Application**

 _expression_ An expression that returns a **GradientStops** object.


### Return Value

Object


## Remarks

You can use this property with an OLE Automation object to return the application of that object.


## See also


#### Concepts


[GradientStops Object](gradientstops-object-office.md)
#### Other resources


[GradientStops Object Members](gradientstops-members-office.md)

